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2013 Code of Alabama
Title 32 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.
Chapter 5A - RULES OF THE ROAD.
Article 1 General Provisions.- Section 32-5A-1 - Short title.
- Section 32-5A-2 - Provisions of chapter refer to vehicles upon highways; exceptions.
- Section 32-5A-3 - Required obedience to traffic laws.
- Section 32-5A-4 - Obedience to police officers and firemen.
- Section 32-5A-5 - Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
- Section 32-5A-6 - Persons working on highways; exceptions.
- Section 32-5A-7 - Authorized emergency vehicles.
- Section 32-5A-8 - Violations as misdemeanor; penalties.
- Section 32-5A-9 - Penalty for felony.
- Section 32-5A-10 - Disposition of fines and forfeitures.
- Section 32-5A-11 - Uniformity of interpretation.
- Section 32-5A-12 - Chapter not retroactive.
- Section 32-5A-13 - Provisions cumulative; laws not repealed.
- Section 32-5A-30 - Uniform marking of highways and erection of traffic-control devices.
- Section 32-5A-31 - Obedience to traffic-control devices; devices presumed to comply with requirements.
- Section 32-5A-32 - Traffic-control signal legend.
- Section 32-5A-33 - Pedestrian-control signals.
- Section 32-5A-34 - Flashing signals.
- Section 32-5A-35 - Lane-direction-control signals.
- Section 32-5A-36 - Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings as public nuisance; signs, markings, etc., to be approved; procedure for approval.
- Section 32-5A-37 - Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.
- Section 32-5A-50 - Unattended motor vehicle.
- Section 32-5A-51 - Limitations on backing.
- Section 32-5A-52 - Driving upon sidewalk.
- Section 32-5A-53 - Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism.
- Section 32-5A-54 - Opening and closing vehicle doors.
- Section 32-5A-55 - Riding in house trailers.
- Section 32-5A-56 - Driving on mountain highways.
- Section 32-5A-57 - Coasting prohibited.
- Section 32-5A-58 - Following emergency vehicle prohibited.
- Section 32-5A-58.1 - Yielding right-of-way to stationary authorized emergency vehicle.
- Section 32-5A-58.2 - Moving over or reducing speed when approaching law enforcement vehicles or emergency vehicles, etc.
- Section 32-5A-58.3 - Yielding right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrian workers engaged in collection of garbage, trash, refuse, or recycling materials.
- Section 32-5A-59 - Crossing fire hose.
- Section 32-5A-60 - Putting glass, etc., on highway, road, street, or public right-of-way prohibited; removal; throwing of litter onto highway, etc., prohibited; penalty.
- Section 32-5A-61 - Driver not to proceed where traffic obstructed.
- Section 32-5A-62 - Snowmobile operation limited.
- Section 32-5A-80 - Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions.
- Section 32-5A-81 - Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
- Section 32-5A-82 - Overtaking vehicle on left.
- Section 32-5A-83 - When passing on right permitted.
- Section 32-5A-84 - Limitations on overtaking on left.
- Section 32-5A-85 - Further limitations on driving on left of center of roadway.
- Section 32-5A-86 - No-passing zones.
- Section 32-5A-87 - One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
- Section 32-5A-88 - Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
- Section 32-5A-89 - Following too closely.
- Section 32-5A-90 - Driving on divided highways.
- Section 32-5A-91 - Access onto controlled roadways restricted.
- Section 32-5A-92 - Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway.
- Section 32-5A-93 - Law enforcement officers authorized to operate motorized bicycle, mopeds, etc., on streets, highways, and sidewalks.
- Section 32-5A-110 - Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
- Section 32-5A-111 - Vehicle turning left.
- Section 32-5A-112 - Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection; collision as prima facie evidence of failure to yield.
- Section 32-5A-113 - Authority to designate through highways and stop and yield intersections.
- Section 32-5A-114 - Vehicles entering highway from private road or roadway.
- Section 32-5A-115 - Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles; signals on emergency vehicles; duty of emergency vehicle driver.
- Section 32-5A-116 - Highway construction and maintenance.
- Section 32-5A-130 - Required position and method of turning at intersections.
- Section 32-5A-131 - Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited.
- Section 32-5A-132 - Starting parked vehicle.
- Section 32-5A-133 - Turning movements and required signals.
- Section 32-5A-134 - Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
- Section 32-5A-135 - Method of giving hand and arm signals.
- Section 32-5A-136 - Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residence districts.
- Section 32-5A-137 - Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places.
- Section 32-5A-138 - Additional parking regulations.
- Section 32-5A-139 - Officers authorized to remove vehicles.
- Section 32-5A-150 - Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
- Section 32-5A-151 - Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings; exceptions.
- Section 32-5A-152 - Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
- Section 32-5A-153 - Emerging from alley, driveway, or building.
- Section 32-5A-154 - Overtaking and passing school bus or church bus; penalties and fines.
- Section 32-5A-155 - Visual signals on school and church buses.
- Section 32-5A-170 - Reasonable and prudent speed.
- Section 32-5A-171 - Maximum limits.
- Section 32-5A-172 - Establishment of state speed zones.
- Section 32-5A-173 - When local authorities may and shall alter maximum limits.
- Section 32-5A-174 - Minimum speed regulation.
- Section 32-5A-175 - Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycles.
- Section 32-5A-176 - Special speed limitation over bridge or elevated structure; conclusive evidence of speed.
- Section 32-5A-176.1 - Speed limits in construction zones.
- Section 32-5A-177 - Charging violations; burden of proof in civil actions; arrest for violation of speed laws communicated from officer operating measuring device to another officer; testimony derived from use of speed measuring device.
- Section 32-5A-178 - Racing on highways; penalties.
- Section 32-5A-180 - Short title.
- Section 32-5A-181 - Definitions.
- Section 32-5A-182 - Reduced speed school zones established.
- Section 32-5A-183 - Maintenance of signs.
- Section 32-5A-184 - Speed limits; enforcement.
- Section 32-5A-185 - Violations.
- Section 32-5A-186 - Fines.
- Section 32-5A-190 - Reckless driving.
- Section 32-5A-191 - Driving while under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, etc.
- Section 32-5A-191.1 - (Repealed effective October 1, 1997) Additional fines on persons convicted of offenses involving driving under the influence.
- Section 32-5A-191.2 - Administration and disposition of moneys in Impaired Drivers Trust Fund.
- Section 32-5A-191.3 - Operation of vessel and other marine devices while under influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
- Section 32-5A-191.4 - Ignition interlock devices.
- Section 32-5A-192 - Homicide by vehicle or vessel.
- Section 32-5A-193 - Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer.
- Section 32-5A-194 - Chemical tests; admissible as evidence; procedure for valid chemical analyses; permits for individuals performing analyses; persons qualified to withdraw blood; presumptions based on percent of alcohol in blood; refusal to submit; no liability for technician.
- Section 32-5A-194.1 - Effect of certification permits issued by State Board of Health; effect of rules and regulations enacted by State Board of Health.
- Section 32-5A-195 - Cancellation, suspension, or revocation of driver's license; grounds, procedure, etc.
- Section 32-5A-200 - Short title.
- Section 32-5A-201 - Legislative findings.
- Section 32-5A-202 - Definitions.
- Section 32-5A-203 - Seizure and forfeiture of vehicle driven by person driving while license suspended or revoked.
- Section 32-5A-204 - Court to inform defendant convicted of violating §32-5A-191 that vehicle subject to forfeiture if driven on highway.
- Section 32-5A-205 - Enactment of ordinance which provides for administrative sanctions involving impoundment of vehicles.
- Section 32-5A-210 - Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations.
- Section 32-5A-211 - Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks.
- Section 32-5A-212 - Crossing at other than crosswalks.
- Section 32-5A-213 - Drivers to exercise care.
- Section 32-5A-214 - Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks.
- Section 32-5A-215 - Pedestrians on roadways.
- Section 32-5A-216 - Pedestrian soliciting rides or business or fishing.
- Section 32-5A-217 - Driving through safety zone prohibited.
- Section 32-5A-218 - Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks.
- Section 32-5A-219 - Pedestrians to yield to authorized emergency vehicles.
- Section 32-5A-220 - Right-of-way to blind persons, guide dogs in training.
- Section 32-5A-221 - Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Section 32-5A-222 - Bridge and railroad signals.
- Section 32-5A-240 - Traffic laws apply to persons operating motorcycles.
- Section 32-5A-241 - Riding on motorcycles.
- Section 32-5A-242 - Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
- Section 32-5A-243 - Clinging to other vehicles.
- Section 32-5A-244 - Footrests and handlebars.
- Section 32-5A-245 - Headgear and shoes required for motorcycle riders; approval of headgear; responsibility for juvenile riders; sale of helmets.
- Section 32-5A-260 - Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
- Section 32-5A-261 - Riding on bicycles.
- Section 32-5A-262 - Clinging to vehicles.
- Section 32-5A-263 - Riding on roadways and bicycle paths; right side signalling.
- Section 32-5A-264 - Carrying articles.
- Section 32-5A-265 - Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
- Section 32-5A-266 - Violations of article as misdemeanor; responsibility of parent or guardian; applicability of article.
- Section 32-5A-280 - Short title.
- Section 32-5A-281 - Definitions.
- Section 32-5A-282 - Purpose.
- Section 32-5A-283 - Unlawful for person to use bicycle under certain conditions.
- Section 32-5A-284 - Duties of person regularly engaged in business of renting bicyles.
- Section 32-5A-285 - Statewide bicycle safety education program; manner violations handled.
- Section 32-5A-286 - Establishment of more comprehensive bicycle safety program by ordinance.
- Section 32-5A-300 - Determinations requiring suspension of driving privileges by director; basis for, and finality of, determination; relationship to disposition of criminal charges.
- Section 32-5A-301 - Report of arresting officer.
- Section 32-5A-302 - Determination by director; notice.
- Section 32-5A-303 - Notice of intended suspension.
- Section 32-5A-304 - Period of suspension; relation to Section 32-5A-191.
- Section 32-5A-305 - Minimum periods of suspension; reinstatement.
- Section 32-5A-306 - Administrative review.
- Section 32-5A-307 - Administrative hearing.
- Section 32-5A-308 - Judicial review.
- Section 32-5A-309 - Applicability of article.
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